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- [krey-ter]
- /ˈkreɪ tər/
- /ˈkreɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krey-ter]
- /ˈkreɪ tər/
Definitions of crater word
- countable noun crater A crater is a very large hole in the ground, which has been caused by something hitting it or by an explosion. 3
- noun crater the bowl-shaped opening at the top or side of a volcano or top of a geyser through which lava and gases are emitted 3
- noun crater a similarly shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or exploding bomb 3
- noun crater any of the circular or polygonal walled formations covering the surface of the moon and some other planets, formed probably either by volcanic action or by the impact of meteorites. They can have a diameter of up to 240 kilometres (150 miles) and a depth of 8900 metres (29 000 feet) 3
- noun crater a pit in an otherwise smooth surface 3
- noun crater a large open bowl with two handles, used for mixing wines, esp in ancient Greece 3
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Origin of crater
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin < Greek krātḗr mixing bowl, literally, mixer, equivalent to krā- (base of kerannýnai to mix) + -tēr agentive suffix; cf. crasis
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Parts of speech for Crater
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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crater popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
crater usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crater
noun crater
- mouth — Anatomy, Zoology. the opening through which an animal or human takes in food. the cavity containing the structures used in mastication. the structures enclosing or being within this cavity, considered as a whole.
- hole — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.
- pit — the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum.
- abyss — An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground.
- opening — an open or clear space.
Antonyms for crater
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